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Celebrate Juneteenth in Oakland. Stay on the Waterfront.
Your Oakland Juneteenth Weekend Headquarters
Juneteenth is one of Oakland's most meaningful weekends of the year, and The Town celebrates it like nowhere else. From the flagship Hella Juneteenth Festival in West Oakland to street festivals, museum programming, and community events all weekend long, there's something happening around every corner. If you're looking for a hotel for Juneteenth weekend in Oakland, you're in the right place. Book direct at Executive Inn & Suites or Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel and settle into a relaxing waterfront home base, just minutes from the celebrations, with parking at $17 per night and free breakfast each morning. Two hotels on Oakland's Embarcadero Cove, ready to welcome you for the weekend.
- Flagship Hella Juneteenth Festival in West Oakland
- Street festivals and museum programming citywide
- Hotel parking just $17 per night
- Free breakfast for registered guests
- Minutes from West Oakland, Downtown, and Lake Merritt celebrations
- Book direct for the best rate and availability
Executive Inn & Suites — Embarcadero Cove, Oakland
A waterfront Oakland hotel with 143 guest rooms including 19 suites. Many rooms feature a private balcony or patio with water views. Enjoy complimentary breakfast, a waterfront pool and spa, fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi, and on-site dining at The Cove. Minutes from West Oakland, Downtown, and Lake Merritt — a relaxing home base for the whole Juneteenth weekend.
- Hotel parking just $17 per night
- Free breakfast for registered guests
- Waterfront pool and spa
- Fitness center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- On-site dining — The Cove
Special offer: Take in more of Oakland's Juneteenth celebrations and save up to 25% with our Stay Longer, Save More rate the longer you stay (some blackouts apply).
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel — Oakland
Just steps from Executive Inn & Suites on Oakland's Embarcadero, the Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel is another comfortable, highly rated option for your Juneteenth weekend. Enjoy a relaxing stay with breakfast included and parking at just $17 per night when you book direct.
- Hotel parking just $17 per night
- Free breakfast for registered guests
- Fitness center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- On-site dining — The Cove (Executive Inn & Suites)
- Level 2 EV charging stations
Save more as a Best Western Rewards member. Join Best Western Rewards for free and unlock member-only rates — typically around 10% off the standard nightly rate at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel. Membership is free, takes a couple of minutes to set up, and the discount applies right at booking.
Oakland Juneteenth Weekend — Hella Juneteenth Festival & Citywide Celebrations
Prescott Market, West Oakland — 1620 18th St, Oakland, CA 94607 (and venues across Oakland)
Oakland celebrates Juneteenth like nowhere else — not as a single event, but as a full weekend of music, food, art, and community across the city. The flagship Hella Juneteenth Festival returns each June, taking over Prescott Market in historic West Oakland with a curated lineup of Black musicians and DJs, Black-owned food vendors, art installations, and family-friendly programming, with children under 12 typically free. The celebrations continue across the weekend and beyond: the Oakland Museum of California hosts Juneteenth programming, Berkeley holds its own festival, and the long-running Annual Oakland Juneteenth Celebration & Street Festival closes things out on Brockhurst Street. Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their freedom, and it has become a national holiday and one of the most meaningful gatherings on Oakland's calendar — a celebration of freedom, Black culture, and community pride.
- Hella Juneteenth Festival — Prescott Market, West Oakland
- Juneteenth at OMCA — Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St
- Berkeley Juneteenth Festival — Berkeley
- Annual Oakland Juneteenth Street Festival — Brockhurst St (Market St to San Pablo Ave)
Check the links below for this year's dates, lineups, and tickets.
Getting Here — and Parking Smart
Getting to Oakland's Juneteenth celebrations is easy from either hotel. Both Executive Inn & Suites and Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel sit on Oakland's Embarcadero Cove, roughly 10 minutes by car from Prescott Market in West Oakland, and just as close to Downtown, Lake Merritt, and the Oakland Museum of California. Park once at the hotel for just $17 per night and explore the weekend at your own pace.
Hotel Addresses
- Executive Inn & Suites — 1755 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606
- Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel — 1717 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA
Key Event Locations
- Hella Juneteenth Festival — Prescott Market, 1620 18th St, West Oakland
- Oakland Museum of California — 1000 Oak St, Oakland
- 19th Annual Street Festival — Brockhurst St (Market St to San Pablo Ave)
Getting Around
Many Juneteenth events are near BART stations, making it easy to leave the car at the hotel and ride in. Prescott Market is about 0.8 miles from the West Oakland BART Station, and Downtown and Lake Merritt events are a quick ride or short drive away.
Make a Weekend of It Nearby
Between celebrations, Jack London Square is minutes from both hotels: waterfront restaurants, Yoshi's for live music, a beer garden with bowling, and the Bay Trail along the estuary. It's an easy way to relax and refuel during a full Juneteenth weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I stay for Juneteenth in Oakland?
Executive Inn & Suites and Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel are two waterfront Oakland hotels on Embarcadero Cove, minutes from West Oakland, Downtown, and Lake Merritt, where Oakland's Juneteenth celebrations take place each June. Both offer parking at just $17 per night and free breakfast when you book direct — a comfortable home base for the whole weekend.
What is the Hella Juneteenth Festival?
The flagship Hella Juneteenth Festival is held each June at Prescott Market in West Oakland, with Black musicians and DJs, Black-owned food vendors, art, and family-friendly programming. Children under 12 are typically free. Check hellajuneteenth.com for the current year's dates and lineup.
What other Juneteenth events happen in Oakland?
Beyond Hella Juneteenth, the season usually includes Juneteenth programming at the Oakland Museum of California, the Berkeley Juneteenth Festival, and the long-running Annual Oakland Juneteenth Celebration & Street Festival on Brockhurst Street. Oakland celebrates across multiple days and neighborhoods.
How far are the hotels from the Juneteenth celebrations?
Both hotels are about 10 minutes by car from Prescott Market in West Oakland (1620 18th St), and similarly close to Downtown, Lake Merritt, and the Oakland Museum of California. Many events are near BART, so you can leave the car at the hotel and ride in.
What is Juneteenth, and why is it big in Oakland?
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom — now a national holiday. Oakland, with its deep roots in Black culture and history, marks it with some of the Bay Area's largest and most spirited celebrations, from festivals to street fairs and museum programming.
Is Hella Juneteenth family-friendly?
Yes. The festival includes family-friendly programming, and children under 12 typically get in free, making it an easy outing for all ages alongside the music, food, and art.
What else is there to do in Oakland that weekend?
Both hotels are minutes from Jack London Square, with waterfront dining, Yoshi's for live music, a beer garden with bowling, and the Bay Trail along the estuary — an easy way to round out a Juneteenth weekend on Oakland's waterfront.
Can I stay the whole weekend?
Yes, and we recommend it. With events spread across several days, staying multiple nights lets you experience more of Oakland's Juneteenth celebrations. Ask about our Stay Longer, Save More rate to save up to 25% the longer you stay (some blackouts apply).
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"The Hotel is superb, great location by the riverside with nice views and balcony. The staff were all friendly and courteous. Our bedroom was large and had all the facilities we needed, including microwave, fridge, coffee/tea maker, TV, and free internet etc. wonderful. There was free transport by the hotels minibus to rail station, town and even the local bars. Buffett breakfast had plenty of choice and was available in the dining room overlooking the river.
Free newspapers/cookies on the reception counter, Wonderful. The hotel didn't have a bar, which was a shame, but there was a local bar 10-minute walk away. Overall a really pleasant stay and we look forward to returning one day."
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